Endoscopic management of greater trochanteric pain syndrome (GTPS): a comprehensive systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Greater trochanteric pain syndrome (GTPS) presents challenges in clinical management due to its chronic nature and uncertain etiology. Historically attributed to greater trochanteric bursitis, current understanding implicates abductor tendinopathy as the primary cause. Diagnosis usually involves a clinical examination and additional tests such as imaging and provocative testing. Surgical intervention may be considered for cases refractory to conservative therapy, with endoscopic techniques gaining ground over open procedures.

Materials and methods

A systematic review was conducted adhering to the PRISMA guidelines. Relevant studies were searched in four databases: Pubmed, Scopus, Embase, and Medline. The selected articles were evaluated according to the criteria o

SUBMITTER: Giai Via R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11377678 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature